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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 15, 2021
Date: June 15, 2021
Time: 7:04 p.m.
Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
No changes
A. I move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
1. Proclamation for Juneteenth
Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Juneteenth. City Offices will be
closed on June 18th in celebration of Juneteenth.
Councilmember Fincher invited the public to attend the Juneteenth virtual
celebrations on Saturday, June 19th. This is the 10th year the Kent Black
Action Coalition is celebrating Juneteenth. Visit the KBAC Facebook page for
details on the various celebrations.
2. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission
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Mayor Ralph advised that she is recommending the appointment of Stuart
Chapman to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year
term that will expire on June 14, 2024.
Chapman expressed his excitement to have this opportunity to be a
contributing member of the Kent community.
B. Community Events
Council President Troutner advised of Senior Summer Kick-off drive-through
event. Seniors age 50+ are encouraged to join us at the Senior Activity
Center on Thursday, June 24 for a FREE drive-thru style event to kick off
Summer! Event will run from 11 am - 2 pm. Registration is required. Call the
Senior Activity Center at 253-856-5150 to reserve your spot!
Councilmember Fincher advised of the Kent Repair Time event on June 19th
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City of Kent Senior Activity Center.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Padilla presented the public safety report for the month of June.
Chief Padilla and Mayor Ralph recently performed the swearing-in of Officers
Kiril Van Orman, Isaac Hegamin and Dzung Lam.
Chief Padilla provided details on a situation that earned Sergeant Tung and
Officers James, Davis, Clay and Wolcott the Chief’s Award for Exceptional
Service.
Chief Padilla advised that Sergeant Chris Ward has been promoted and
reinstated.
Chief Padilla updated the council on the recently-resolved missing person
case.
Chief Padilla advised of police work up to and including the Fourth of July
holiday and asked the public to use the non-emergency number for reporting
fireworks violations 253-852-2121.
Chief Padilla presented information on Project SAFE Neighborhoods, the drug
deferral process and National Night Out.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
Mayor Ralph serves as the Vice-Chair of the Puget Sound Regional Council
Transportation Policy Board that recently received reports from state
representatives regarding transportation issues that were tackled during the
recent legislative session.
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Mayor Ralph chairs the Project Selection Task Force that continues to define
how equity is built into the project selection process.
Mayor Ralph attended the I405 & 167 executive leadership meeting.
Mayor Ralph attended the Puget Sound Gateway meeting and heard reports
on the impacts of COVID on budgeting and the potential delay on bus rapid
transit extension. The SR167 Master Plan is moving forward.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised that the Council will
resume in-person city council meetings on July 6th. The meetings will
continue to be broadcast on Kent TV21 Facebook and YouTube. If the
Governor rescinds his proclamation regarding open public meetings, it will be
a return to council meetings as they were prior to the pandemic. If the
Governor keeps his proclamation in place, City officials and employees will
follow the city policy regarding masks, members of the public that can show
proof of vaccination status can forego masks and enter Council Chambers,
while others will need to wear masks in the lobby and maintain 6' of
distance. There will also be a remote option for public comment.
Work continues on determining a date to reopen city customer service
counters on ground floors.
Matheson noted that the American Rescue Plan Act Committee
recommendations are on today's consent calendar.
City offices will be closed June 18th in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
Matheson advised his report is in today's agenda packet and there is an
executive session tonight to discuss pending litigation and collective
bargaining that is expected to last 45 minutes with no action when the
Council reconvenes into open session.
C. Councilmembers' Reports
Council President Troutner provided a brief recap of today's two workshop
presentations: (1) Eviction Moratorium Expiration and (2) Mid-Biennium
Budget Adjustment Priorities.
Council President Troutner serves on the AWC Legislative committee that
received a recap of all legislation from this year’s session.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the King Conservation District Advisory
Committee that is in the process of reviewing applications for the Executive
Director position. Additionally, there were no findings from the recent state
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audit.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency
Oversight Committee that recently received a presentation on the annual
report. The Committee is evaluating the possibility of restoring programs
previously lost due to COVID.
Councilmember Michaud serves on Kent Human Services Commission and
advised the public can comment on the potential use of funds. The
Commission is planning on having discussions with the community about who
serves on the commission. Comments can be emailed to
Humanservices@kentwa.gov.
Councilmember Boyce is the Vice Chair of the Public Issues Committee and
advised of the dashboard that is available on affordable housing. The
Committee is discussing countywide planning policies and affordable housing.
Boyce indicated the Sound Cities Association Equity Board wants to ensure
the members feel welcome and that their opinions are valued.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Tye Whitfield spoke in favor of extending eviction moratorium.
Donica Sy, a Kent resident, spoke in favor of extending eviction moratorium and
reducing the size of the police department.
Clifford Cawthon, a homeowner in Kent, spoke in support of extending the
eviction moratorium.
Dawn Bennett, a Kent Resident, spoke in favor of extending Eviction
moratorium.
Brenda Gonzalez, a Kent resident, spoke in favor of extending eviction
moratorium.
Tram Tran-Larson, a Seattle resident that works for the King County Bar
Association Housing Justice Project in Kent, spoke in support of renter
protections and extending the eviction moratorium.
Jake Phillips, a resident of Gig Harbor Works in Kent as a Paralegal at the King
County Bar Association Housing Justice Project spoke in support of renter
protections and extending the eviction moratorium.
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Christopher Graves, a resident of Shoreline and Works at the King County Bar
Association Housing Justice Project spoke in support of renter protections and
extending the eviction moratorium.
Liz McDonald, a Covington resident and law student, spoke in favor of extending
the eviction moratorium.
Tiffany Janibagian, a resident of Kent, spoke in favor of extending eviction
moratorium.
Lynn Kohner, a resident of Kent, spoke regarding the need to prevent and
prepare for an increase in the homeless population.
Sharee Cocoran, a resident of Kent and represents Kent Tenant’s Association,
expressed concerns over where people will go when they go back to work,
homeless, too many evictions, raised rents and housing the mentally ill.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
I move to approve consent items A - K.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jun 1, 2021 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 1, 2021 7:00 PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Jun 8, 2021 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Authorize
MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received
through 5/31/21 and paid on 5/31/21 and approve the checks
issued for payroll 5/16/21-5/31/21 and paid on 6/4/21, all
audited by the Committee of the Whole on 6/8/21.
C. Kent Lions Club Sublease for Perkins Site - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Sublease
Agreement with the Kent Lions Club for a five year term,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks
Director and City Attorney.
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D. Meet Me on Meeker - 64th Avenue Intersection Grant
Acceptance - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept federal funds
in the amount of $236,667 for the Meeker Street at 64th
Avenue Intersection Improvements, amend the budget and
authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the
grant terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works
Director and City Attorney.
E. Resolution Adopting the 2022-2027 Transportation
Improvement Program - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt Resolution No. 2027, adopting the
2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
F. RailPros Field Services, Inc. Amendment No. 3 for South 228th
Street Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment
No. 3 to the Goods & Services Agreement with RailPros Field
Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,000, for the
purpose of railroad flagging, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
G. Content Management System Contract with Granicus, LLC for
Website Redesign - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with
Granicus, LLC to redesign the City’s website at a total cost not
to exceed $219,153.59, subject to final contract terms and
conditions acceptable to the IT Director and City Attorney.
H. Easement Exchange - Naden Avenue Assembly - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to take all action
necessary and sign all documents to accept a slope easement
from Puget Sound Energy in exchange for the termination of an
existing access easement, subject to terms and conditions
acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
I. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Framework Committee
Recommendation - Adopt
MOTION: I move to adopt the American Rescue Plan Act
Framework Committee’s recommendation to use $10 million to
backfill revenue losses and then invest one half of the
remaining dollars in one-time economic development
programs, one quarter in one-time human services and equity
programs, and one quarter in infrastructure projects.
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J. Accept the Upper Mill Creek Dam Improvements and Diversion
Structure Replacement Project as Complete - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to accept the Upper
Mill Creek Dam Improvements and Diversion Structure
Replacement Project as complete and release retainage to
Quigg Bros., Inc. upon receipt of standard releases from the
State and the release of any liens.
K. Appointment to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission -
Confirm
MOTION: I move to confirm the appointment of Stuart
Chapman to the Kent Parks and Recreation Commission for a
three-year term that will expire on June 14, 2024.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
10. BIDS
A. Downey Side Channel Restoration Phase 4 Excavation Bid -
Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the Downey
Farmstead Side Channel Restoration Phase 4 Excavation project and
recommended awarding the bid to Scarsella Bros., Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the Downey Side Channel
Restoration Phase 4 Excavation Project to Scarsella Bros., Inc.
in the amount of $417,402.31 and authorize the Mayor to sign
all necessary documents, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
B. 2021 Storm Sewer Cast-in-Place Pipe Lining Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the 2021 Storm
Sewer Cast-in-Place Pipe Lining project and recommended awarding the bid
to Insituform Technologies, LLC.
MOTION: I move to award the 2021 Storm Sewer CIPP Lining
Project to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of
$674,304.15 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
C. Mill Creek Culvert Cleaning Bid - Award
Public Works Director, Chad Bieren provided an overview of the Mill Creek
Culvert Cleaning Project bid and recommended awarding to Olson Brothers
Excavating, Inc.
MOTION: I move to award the Mill Creek Culvert Cleaning
Project to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. in the amount of
$617,099.49 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Zandria Michaud, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Council President
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council went into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.
A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
B. Collective Bargaining, RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:13 p.m., the Council reconvened into open session.
There was no action following executive session.
Mayor Ralph adjourned the meeting.
Meeting ended at 9:13 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
CITY OF KENTPOLICE DEPARTMENT
Aggressively Fighting Crime while Serving with Compassion
Swearing InOfficers Kiril Van Orman, Isaac
Hegamin, and Dzung Lam
Exceptional Duty AwardSergeant Tung and Officers James,
W. Davis, Clay, and Wolcott
PromotionSergeant Chris Ward
Missing Person
4thof July
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Drug Deferral ProcessDrug Deferral Process
National Night OutAUGUST 3rd
QUESTIONS?
Downey Farmstead Side Channel Restoration
Phase 4 -Excavation
Award
6/15/2021
LEGEND VICINITY MAP
HOT TO SCALE
D -STORM SEWER LINING AREAS
•The project consists of approximately 5,600 LF of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of
existing 8, 12, 15, and 18 Inch diameter storm sewer pipes throughout 10 areas of the City.
The cured-in-place pipes shall be installed with the inversion method and water curing,
which will extend the life of the sewer main and avoid much higher replacement costs.
•Construction cost for this project based on bids received on June 8, 2021 is $674,304.15 and
the low bidder is Insituform Technologies.
Mill Creek Culvert Cleaning 2021